2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
1 recalls — 45 complaints — 3 TSBs — 5/5 safety rating
26V030000 Jan 21, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Consequence
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the high-voltage battery software, and replace the high-voltage battery, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 18, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93EA. Vehicle Ide... Read more
Complaint Statistics
45 total complaints
11 crashes 3 fires 12 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 17, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
On April 1st I had my windshield replaced due to a crack in the upper central portion of the windshield. When the glass place took the windshield off my car they found a burnt section in the headliner. The glass place reported it immediately to the Volkswagon dealership and asked the device person a... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 17, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
On April 1st I had my windshield replaced due to a crack in the upper central portion of the windshield. When the glass place took the windshield off my car they found a burnt section in the headliner. The glass place reported it immediately to the Volkswagon dealership and asked the device person a... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Dec 22, 2025
Following the recent winter update, I noticed several faults during the weekend prior to the major incident described below: Child Lock Malfunction: The car entered "child mode" and the rear door could not be opened from the inside or outside until I exited and re-entered the vehicle. Driver-S... Read more
Crash
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Dec 22, 2025
Following the recent winter update, I noticed several faults during the weekend prior to the major incident described below: Child Lock Malfunction: The car entered "child mode" and the rear door could not be opened from the inside or outside until I exited and re-entered the vehicle. Driver-S... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Dec 22, 2025
Following the recent winter update, I noticed several faults during the weekend prior to the major incident described below: Child Lock Malfunction: The car entered "child mode" and the rear door could not be opened from the inside or outside until I exited and re-entered the vehicle. Driver-S... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 5, 2026
Incident date: Apr 2, 2026
For the second time, the car began burning and smoking from the windshield, melting parts of the car near the windshield wipers and the glass itself, and filling the car's cabin with smoke. The burning and smoking went on for 15 minutes after we safely escaped. Myself and my family, including a youn... Read more
Fire
3 injured
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 5, 2026
Incident date: Apr 2, 2026
For the second time, the car began burning and smoking from the windshield, melting parts of the car near the windshield wipers and the glass itself, and filling the car's cabin with smoke. The burning and smoking went on for 15 minutes after we safely escaped. Myself and my family, including a youn... Read more
Fire
3 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 5, 2026
Incident date: Apr 2, 2026
For the second time, the car began burning and smoking from the windshield, melting parts of the car near the windshield wipers and the glass itself, and filling the car's cabin with smoke. The burning and smoking went on for 15 minutes after we safely escaped. Myself and my family, including a youn... Read more
Fire
3 injured
SEATS
Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
On multiple occasions the infotainment system/central control system has gone black and rebooted while driving without any prior notification or warning. The front two USB ports indicate they are producing 12.2 volts; however, as soon as anything is plugged in, they become disabled and will not work... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
On multiple occasions the infotainment system/central control system has gone black and rebooted while driving without any prior notification or warning. The front two USB ports indicate they are producing 12.2 volts; however, as soon as anything is plugged in, they become disabled and will not work... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 4, 2026
Incident date: Jan 22, 2026
check engine light and traction control light on. vehicle undriveable. took to dealer code P0304 lifters need to be replaced
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 20, 2025
The digital instrument panel (including infotainment screen) has occasionally turned off and back on. An article showed Kia and Hyundai were going to have a recall at the end of March for this problem, but noted only 2025 K4 vehicles built after Aug 4, 2025 were involved, while the door frame shows ... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Feb 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 20, 2025
On 6/20/25, while pulling into a parking space at very slow speed, the car suddenly, without my control, violently accellerated. This could have resulted in pesonal injury or death. The car was stopped by crashing into two, nearby parked cars. The dealer's collision shop repaired the car at a cos... Read more
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 20, 2025
On 6/20/25, while pulling into a parking space at very slow speed, the car suddenly, without my control, violently accellerated. This could have resulted in pesonal injury or death. The car was stopped by crashing into two, nearby parked cars. The dealer's collision shop repaired the car at a cos... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
Transmission/ torque converter. Truck feels like you are riding over rumble strips and shaking steering wheel. Confirmed by dealer. No warning signs
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
While driving, the center infotainment display repeatedly goes completely black and reboots without warning. This occurs while the vehicle is in motion. During these events, the touchscreen-based climate controls and infotainment functions are unavailable until the system restarts. The driver displa... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Jan 4, 2026
Driving at 58 mph with cruise on, using the cruise - button to reduce speed to 50 the vehicle drastically downshifted causing the engine to over-rev and ultimately caused catastrophic engine failure, a blown engine.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 6, 2025
While exiting a parking area, the vehicle’s Autopilot/driver-assist system engaged during a tight right-hand turn. At the time of the maneuver, my hands were not actively controlling the steering wheel, as the system appeared to be managing the turn. The vehicle failed to properly account for curb... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Nov 15, 2025
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
Engine failing, pistons, and major oil consumption
POWER TRAIN
Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 31, 2025
Transmission realized a catastrophic and destructive failure. The vehicle immediately lost power and speed. Scattering debris and transmission fluid on the highway. Causing a safety concern for me and other drivers. Confirmed by a dealer. Inspected by the dealer. I experienced irregular trans... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 31, 2025
While driving, the infotainment and central control display on our 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 repeatedly crash without warning. During these incidents, the navigation, HVAC controls, audio, CarPlay, vehicle warnings, and backup camera all become inoperable while the vehicle is in motion, including at high... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 6, 2025
Incident date: Nov 6, 2025
I am reporting a safety issue with my 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The driver-side front mirror becomes blurry at highway speeds (60–70+ mph) and sometimes even above 40 mph on uneven roads, making it difficult to see vehicles behind me and creating a significant safety hazard, particularly when changi... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 28, 2025
Incident date: Oct 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V598000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a r... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 23, 2025
Incident date: Oct 23, 2025
While driving down the road a pot hole was hit and the center cap of steering wheel split as if airbag should have deployed.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Oct 23, 2025
Incident date: Oct 23, 2025
I drove our ID4 to pick up a neighbor's son from school. Using the regenerative braking mode, I came to a stop on a side street, just beyond a school crossing where middle school kids were everywhere, at which time the car lunged forward at a high rate of speed while my foot was still on the brake.... Read more
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Oct 23, 2025
Incident date: Oct 23, 2025
I drove our ID4 to pick up a neighbor's son from school. Using the regenerative braking mode, I came to a stop on a side street, just beyond a school crossing where middle school kids were everywhere, at which time the car lunged forward at a high rate of speed while my foot was still on the brake.... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Oct 22, 2025
Incident date: Oct 22, 2025
Was driving my truck on 55 mph road, when truck started rough shifting and becoming unresponsive to the accelerator pedal, which cause my car to quickly decelerate on the road and become hazardous to others as my brake lights were not on (since I wasn’t actually braking). Another time at a stop li... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Oct 22, 2025
Incident date: Oct 22, 2025
The vehicle launched forward while parking going thru a CMU wall, causing considerable damage to the structure and the car itself. Airbag was deployed injuring the driver and causing a cut in the bottom lip and skin burns on the left hand from a small fire that went thru the clothes. Also, the drive... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Oct 22, 2025
Incident date: Oct 22, 2025
The vehicle launched forward while parking going thru a CMU wall, causing considerable damage to the structure and the car itself. Airbag was deployed injuring the driver and causing a cut in the bottom lip and skin burns on the left hand from a small fire that went thru the clothes. Also, the drive... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 26, 2025
Incident date: Sep 26, 2025
The Onstar system and Wifi connectivity stopped working over a week ago. The vehicle is less than two-years old, but it had three recalls which we took it in for this past week. We were told by the GMC dealership that one of the recalls would correct the problem with the Onstar and Wifi connectivi... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 26, 2025
Incident date: Sep 26, 2025
Vehicle was not driven for 2 days. The check engine light is one and says "active airflap issue" the flaps appear to be open when a/c is on and closed when vehicle is off. There is no debri or anything arount the air flaps. This could cause potential overheating and should not happen in a years tim... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 26, 2025
Incident date: Sep 26, 2025
While driving slowly in B mode, I began pulling into a parking space in Home Depot parking lot next to a planter, keeping my foot on the brake pedal. Suddenly, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, surged over the tire stop, crossed a raised concrete center walkway, and continued over the planter on... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 22, 2025
Incident date: Sep 21, 2025
2024 Volvo xc40 with 10,000 miles suddenly became completely disabled on the express lane of a highway. The flashers were inoperable. The windows could not be opened. Road ranger was called. Nothing was wrong with the battery. Car was towed to a safe spot. Car was taken to Volvo dealership. Volvo d... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 22, 2025
Incident date: Sep 21, 2025
2024 Volvo xc40 with 10,000 miles suddenly became completely disabled on the express lane of a highway. The flashers were inoperable. The windows could not be opened. Road ranger was called. Nothing was wrong with the battery. Car was towed to a safe spot. Car was taken to Volvo dealership. Volvo d... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
This morning at approximately 5:30 AM on my way to work on Highway 69 bridge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama my sunroof spontaneously exploded. No foreign objects hit my vehicle. At the time of the event, I thought my car had been shot or a tire exploded as it was very loud. I have spoken with the dealersh... Read more
WHEELS:RIM
Sep 2, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a slow leak in the passenger’s side rear wheel. The contact stated that air was added two to three days later, and the tire warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reo... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Aug 29, 2025
Incident date: Aug 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle independently moved into the opposite lane of traffic. The contact stated that the Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) failed to function as intended. The contact was able to avoid a head-on crash. The conta... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Aug 29, 2025
Incident date: Aug 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle independently moved into the opposite lane of traffic. The contact stated that the Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) failed to function as intended. The contact was able to avoid a head-on crash. The conta... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Aug 29, 2025
Incident date: Aug 27, 2025
On [XXX], I was parking my 2025 VW ID.4 car in a parking spot in B mode and applying the brake to come to a stop. The car suddenly accelerated forward (of its own will) at maximum speed such that the car ran over a bollard, a sidewalk and into a brick wall causing significant damage. In the space o... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 9, 2025
Incident date: Aug 9, 2025
I am having the same issues as other recalled Armadas with the battery not charging due to smart alternator however my vehicle was not included in the recall. I have had multiple incidents over the years where my car would not start back. Not only is it an inconvenience, but also a safety concern fo... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 9, 2025
Incident date: Jun 9, 2025
Car was 1.5 weeks old, purchased brand new. Had several electrical glitches in the days prior, which went away. Pulled into my son's Little League game, and the car just started flashing all lights on the dash, then said 'Service Transmission'. Gear shifter flashing, could not put the vehicle into p... Read more
STEERING
Aug 5, 2025
Incident date: Aug 5, 2025
My 2015 chevrolet colorado 3.6 v6 LT is having random complete loss of power steering while driving. I contacted chevrolet regarding the recall for 2015 model colorado and they do not know why there was never a recall for my truck, they stated there's nothing they can do, I will have to pay the mone... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 24, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
3 times in the last 4 weeks, I have had a situation where I get into the car to drive it and the Infotainment screen is black and not functional. The only way to reset it is to get out, lock the car, and come back 15 minutes later and it resolves itself. During the time the Infotainment screen is ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Jul 24, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting and while idling, and there was an abnormal clanking sound was coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where t... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 24, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
This vehicle has excessive oil consumption. I purchased it certified pre-owned under the manufacturer warranty still in effect. It had 36,847 mikes in the odometer. Having an issue with a prior 2022 Tiquan I checked the oil at 39,000 mikes, it was 2 quarts low and I added 2 quarts, I checked it at 4... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 10.9% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 115.0 | 98.0 | 107.0 | Electricity | $700 |
CO2 Emissions: 0.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
SM 15-2024
Mar 5, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
SM 15-2024
Mar 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
V691901201047916
Jan 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ24010
Opened: May 16, 2024 — Closed: Nov 4, 2024
Inadvertent Door Opening
On May 16, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Recall Query (RQ) RQ24010 to investigate the remedy and scope of recalls 23V-213 and 23V-312. The affected vehicles by these recalls included model years (MY) 2021 through 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles. ODI received reports of the ve... Read more
VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 across all model years (2021–2026).
41
Total Recalls
1,707
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
131
Reported Crashes
15
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths